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Greek Lemon-Herb Cookies
Yield: Makes about 4 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
2-1/2
cups all-purpose flour

1
teaspoon baking soda

1/4
teaspoon salt

1
cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1-1/4
cups sugar, divided

2
egg yolks

4
teaspoons grated lemon peel, divided

1/2
teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed



 
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.

2.
Beat butter and 1 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, 3 teaspoons lemon peel and rosemary. Gradually add flour mixture. Beat at low speed until well blended.

3.
Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon peel in shallow bowl. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar mixture to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Press balls to 1/4-inch thickness using flat bottom of drinking glass.

4.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove cookies to wire racks; cool completely.

5.
Store tightly covered at room temperature or freeze up to 3 months.





This recipe appears in: European

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